Launceston Race 8 - Craig Hanson Memorial (Bm68)
An open contest. ELEGANTLY WRITTEN (7) had been threatening before delivering the win here at 60 level over this distance. The low gate plays to her advantage in this contest, and Newitt is a key jockey booking, replacing the 2kg apprentice. Will get every chance to repeat the dose. THE LONGEST YARD (5) rates strongly on the back of his deserved CL4 win here over 1400m. He's won at the mile, but the negative for him is the outside barrier. He's capable of winning, all the same. LOVIN' BEV (2) is free running and brings a heavily bet win in this grade at the track/trip. Gets in well again with the 3kg claim, and going back-to-back isn't out of the question. TUSKEGEE (6) wasn't beaten far in the same race and always puts in.

Jockey: Sam Kennedy
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Hobart Bm76 on November 23 over 1390m, nose behind Sh'bourne Midnight with 55.5kg at $7. The run before that won by a neck at this track Bm68 October 17 over 2000m defeating Metaverse with 58kg at $7.50. Consider again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 23/11/2025 | 37 | BM76 | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1390m | Good 4 | Sam Kennedy | 55.5kg | 1:25.07 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Erica Byrne Burke | 52kg | 0:48.32 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/10/2025 | 19 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 2000m | Good 4 | Sam Kennedy | 58kg | 2:03.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Shogo Nakano | 58.5kg | 1:42.08 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/09/2025 | 21 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Sam Kennedy | 56kg | 1:43.66 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/08/2025 | 21 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Lauryn Bingley | 56.5kg | 1:25.15 | 5-6-9 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $31.00 |
| 14/14 | 03/08/2025 | 14 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 6 | Lauryn Bingley | 57.5kg | 1:24.82 | 2-7-14 | 12 |
| 15.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 760m | Soft | Codi Jordan | 0:45.07 | - | 1 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jabez Johnstone
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track Bm68 November 21 over 1600m defeating Rubbleonthedouble carrying 57kg at $2.50. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 8 at this track Cl6 Sw on October 24 over 1420m, 1.0 len behind Sh'bourne Midnight with 55kg at $2.35. Has claims again.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/11/2025 | 28 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Good 4 | Jabez Johnstone | 57kg | 1:37.43 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 1400m | Good | Troy Baker | 54kg | 1:27.51 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | CL6 | $30,000.00 | Launceston | 1420m | Good 4 | Erica Byrne Burke | 55kg | 1:25.09 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.35 |
| 4/9 | 03/10/2025 | 19 | BM72 | $27,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | Christopher Pang | 56kg | 1:24.49 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.15 |
| 3/5 | 14/09/2025 | 21 | BM76 | $30,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Christopher Pang | 54kg | 1:22.00 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.7L | $2.60 |
| 3/10 | 24/08/2025 | 21 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Sam Kennedy | 57kg | 1:25.15 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/14 | 03/08/2025 | 158 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 6 | Jabez Johnstone | 58kg | 1:24.82 | 1-1-2 | 13 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/2 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft | Jabez Johnstone | 50kg | 1:28.39 | - | 2 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Ganderton
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Hobart Bm76 on November 23 over 1390m, 0.5 len behind Sh'bourne Midnight with 55.5kg at $26. Before that 9th of 12 at Coleraine Colr Cup on September 26 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Commander Harry with 54kg at $3.30. Thereabouts last time but looks safely held.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 23/11/2025 | 58 | BM76 | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1390m | Good 4 | Georgie Catania | 55.5kg | 1:25.07 | 8-8-4 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 26/09/2025 | 22 | OPEN | $60,000.00 | Coleraine | 1800m | Good 4 | Teo Nugent | 54kg | 1:48.98 | 9-8-9 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 04/09/2025 | 20 | BM62 CG 3U | $35,000.00 | Moe | 1614m | Heavy 10 | Caitlin Hollowood | 61kg | 1:43.48 | 8-7-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $4.60 |
| 4/13 | 15/08/2025 | 16 | BM64 | $27,000.00 | Seymour | 1600m | Soft 7 | Emily Pozman | 61kg | 1:40.53 | 8-8-4 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $6.50 |
| 5/15 | 30/07/2025 | 14 | BM70 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1800m | Soft 6 | Jaylah Kennedy | 58kg | 1:51.30 | 3-2-5 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $20.00 |
| 3/14 | 16/07/2025 | 18 | BM70 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1800m | Soft 5 | Jaylah Kennedy | 58kg | 1:50.99 | 8-6-3 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $20.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Isabelle Laveglia | 1:15.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Isabelle Laveglia | 0:59.62 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lauryn Bingley
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track Bm68 on November 21 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Lovin' Bev with 55.5kg at $7.50. Before that won by a long-neck at this track Bm76 October 24 over 1620m defeating Shy Guy carrying 52kg at $4.80. Can't be ruled out.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 21/11/2025 | 28 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Good 4 | Sam Kennedy | 55.5kg | 1:37.43 | 2-1-3 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 24/10/2025 | 12 | BM76 | $30,000.00 | Launceston | 1620m | Good 4 | Sam Kennedy | 52kg | 1:38.04 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | CL6 | $30,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | Sam Kennedy | 57kg | 1:25.05 | 3-2-5 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Jabez Johnstone | 55.5kg | 1:42.08 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/5 | 14/09/2025 | 225 | BM76 | $30,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Hannah Edgley | 54kg | 1:22.00 | 3-2-5 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/4 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1009m | Synthetic | Codi Jordan | 53kg | 1:01.52 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Jackson Radley | 51kg | 0:48.06 | - | 4 |
| 4.41L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 01/02/2025 | 10 | BM68 | $75,000.00 | Doomben | 1600m | Good 4 | Jasper Franklin | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 4-3-11 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Codi Jordan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track Cl4 Sw November 26 over 1400m defeating Fiorente De Legend with 59kg at $3.40. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at this track Cl4 Sw on November 12 over 1400m, nose behind Earendel carrying 59kg at $5. Can make it two on the trot with luck in the run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | Codi Jordan | 59kg | 1:23.69 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 12/11/2025 | 8 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | Codi Jordan | 59kg | 1:24.01 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/11/2025 | 18 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 7 | Codi Jordan | 57kg | 1:28.26 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 4/7 | 17/10/2025 | 75 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Launceston | 1200m | Good 4 | Daniel Ganderton | 59kg | 1:10.66 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/08/2025 | 21 | CL5 | $30,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Soft 6 | Codi Jordan | 57kg | 1:38.64 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/13 | 13/07/2025 | 7 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Codi Jordan | 59kg | 1:42.60 | 5-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.45 |
| 5/10 | 26/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Liam Riordan | 0:49.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/11 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Emily Pozman | 0:47.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chloe Wells
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track Bm68 on November 21 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Lovin' Bev carrying 59kg at $13. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track Cl4 on October 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Sister Royal with 59kg at $8.50. Well in the mix.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 21/11/2025 | 21 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Good 4 | Kelvin Sanderson | 59kg | 1:37.43 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/10/2025 | 14 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Soft 5 | Kelvin Sanderson | 59kg | 1:37.71 | 4-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 17/10/2025 | 19 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 2000m | Good 4 | Anthony Darmanin | 59kg | 2:03.90 | 4-4-6 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/09/2025 | 21 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Anthony Darmanin | 57.5kg | 1:42.08 | 5-6-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/09/2025 | 21 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1880m | Synthetic | Anthony Darmanin | 59kg | 1:58.71 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/11 | 17/08/2025 | 14 | BM62 | $20,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Lauryn Bingley | 57kg | 1:41.80 | 4-5-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/4 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Lauryn Bingley | 53.5kg | 0:48.56 | - | 4 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Lauryn Bingley | 53.5kg | 0:47.22 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Craig Newitt
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield and won by a nose at this track Bm60 November 26 over 1600m defeating Launnie Nights carrying 56.5kg at $4. Before that 4th of 8 at this track Bm60 on November 12 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Night Invader carrying 59kg at $4.20. Draws well and another big run is in store.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Good 4 | Jabez Johnstone | 56.5kg | 1:38.33 | 5-8-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/11/2025 | 12 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Good 4 | Codi Jordan | 59kg | 1:38.71 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 31/10/2025 | 14 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Soft 5 | Jackson Radley | 55kg | 1:37.71 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 17/10/2025 | 54 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Launceston | 1200m | Good 4 | Erica Byrne Burke | 57kg | 1:10.66 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Codi Jordan | 53kg | 0:46.49 | - | 2 |
| 7.56L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/08/2025 | 21 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Codi Jordan | 56.5kg | 1:25.15 | 7-9-7 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/08/2025 | 163 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Soft 6 | Sam Kennedy | 52kg | 1:04.54 | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 1400m | Soft | Codi Jordan | 53kg | 1:31.79 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Shayleigh Ingelse
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently couldn't go on with it; 6th of 8 at this track Cl4 Sw on November 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind The Longest Yard carrying 57kg at $21. The run before that 4th of 7 at Hobart Bm68 on November 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Fighting Floyd with 56.5kg at $7. Needs to do more. Doubt she can turn the tables.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/11/2025 | 22 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | Jabez Johnstone | 57kg | 1:23.69 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/11/2025 | 18 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 7 | David Pires | 56.5kg | 1:28.26 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/10/2025 | 252 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Launceston | 1200m | Good 4 | David Pires | 57kg | 1:10.66 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $20.00 |
| 3/5 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 800m | Soft | Codi Jordan | 0:46.87 | - | 3 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 07/02/2025 | 14 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | David Pires | 56.5kg | 1:39.33 | 2-2-6 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 24/01/2025 | 14 | CL3 | $28,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Good 4 | David Pires | 57kg | 1:36.85 | 1-2-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/01/2025 | 14 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Good 4 | Codi Jordan | 59kg | 1:37.69 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/5 | 16/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Codi Jordan | 0:49.11 | - | 2 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Erica Byrne Burke
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track Cl4 Sw on November 26 over 1400m, 2 len behind The Longest Yard with 54kg at $11. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track Cl2 on November 21 over 1400m, 2 len behind It's Jagger Time with 52kg at $4.80. Prepared to risk her again today.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | Erica Byrne Burke | 54kg | 1:23.69 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/11/2025 | 21 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | Sam Kennedy | 52kg | 1:24.33 | 4-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | Sam Kennedy | 52kg | 1:24.98 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/10/2025 | 12 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Launceston | 1220m | Good 4 | Sam Kennedy | 52kg | 1:12.00 | 9-9-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $31.00 |
| 12/14 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Launceston | 1200m | Soft 5 | Troy Baker | 54.5kg | 1:11.92 | 14-14-12 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Jackson Radley | 54kg | 1:08.45 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Akimasa Phanthura | 0:48.87 | - | 7 |
| 4.06L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 19/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Jackson Radley | 51kg | 0:47.83 | - | 2 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |